Opinion

Editor: The SCRD Board recently voted to move the planned Coopers Green Hall to Connor Park. (SCRD Board meeting, March 23). Did anyone ask the residents living near Connor Park if they wanted a busy Community Hall in their area? No.

'If the EFN could be reduced to 160 l/sec for the period from late May until mid-August this would represent approximately 75 days of reduced EFN which would impound 25 more days of domestic water supply available out of Chapman Lake.'

'Last week you published two letters by people clearly opposed to the development, who presumably would’ve celebrated its defeat, criticizing us (in one case criticizing me personally) for not seeking public input, when in fact that is exactly what we voted to do!'

'Many services that should be provided by government offices have been devolved to us; proctoring exams, assisting patrons with online government forms, serving as a refuge during the extreme heat wave and providing a cold weather sanctuary during periods when emergency shelters are not open. These additional services put a strain on the library’s staff and budget and we get no compensation from any level of government for performing them.'

B.C. pharmacists’ new ability to prescribe some drugs is needlessly restrictive in scope.

With nothing substantial to offer, the premier and his solicitor general received substantial public hostility

'Taxation should be a foundational means to greater economic equality. More money in the pockets of people who struggle to meet basic needs means that they can participate with autonomy and dignity'

In 2018, almost half of Canadians (46 per cent) disagreed with the notion of schools teaching creationism

New name, new leader, new candidates aim for new electoral result